Nana's Kitchen

by TAG

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The album title was inspired by the forever-playing radio that enchanted me during dinners at nana's. Each track is meant to feel like an invitation; me sharing with you what I'm currently writing or can't stop singing.

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1.	Courage 03:16	lyrics	buy track
My name is Anyae, but call me daring The streets I come from will fill you with grit Sun’s in my eyes, but future is glaring Still sometimes it feels like, “why so much shit?” I need Courage I'm looking for Courage I need some more Courage Guess that success requires tenacity Smoke away my angst, to lift my spirit Sun’s in my eyes, but future is glaring Still sometimes it feels like, “why so much shit?” I need Courage I'm looking for Courage I need some more Courage I want those young and old to say, “she’s got spunk!” In all the ways Feelings of comfort from practicing, “no.” Life, please do greet me with the courage to grow. I need Courage I'm looking for Courage I need some more Courage
2.	Olivia's Island 02:55	lyrics	buy track
Dreamt up any idea for us We’re not going to work because Times moving too fast these days. I’ll take you where moments have delays And where the air out there will blow your stress away. Next stop, Next stop Olivia’s Island That’s where I feel the livest Next stop, Next stop Olivia’s Island Where the peak of our love is the highest Warm water will greet your feet The sun shining will bless the scene And I’ll have you to myself. Here there ain’t no need for wealth, cause I’ve got something else. And what I have to give, you’ll want to relive Girl, there ain’t no place much better than this. Next stop, Next stop Olivia’s Island That’s where I feel the livest Next stop, Next stop Olivia’s Island Where the peak of our love is the highest
3.	Bad Bad News 03:12	lyrics	buy track
Don’t worry ‘bout me, I’ll be free. Ain't got no riches, ain't got no money that runs long But I got a heart that's strong and a love that's tall Ain't got no name, ain't got no fancy education But I can see right through, a powdered face on a painted fool Let me slip through (let me slip through) Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain't) I'm just tryna move up front Lil more of this, lil less of that (can you feel me?) Let me come through (let me come through) I'm tired being in the back (a'ight) I'm just tryna move up front A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah They tell me I was born to lose But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news Bad, bad, news Bad, bad, bad, bad news I don't worry, don't worry, don't worry about people in my face I hit 'em with the style and grace, and watch their ankles break I know you wish, I know you wish I would fade away But I got more to say, Lord, they pray Let me slip through (let me slip through) Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain't) I'm just tryna move up front Lil more of this, lil less of that (can you feel me?) Let me come through (let me come through) I'm tired being in the back (a'ight) I'm just tryna move up front A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah They tell me I was born to lose But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news Bad, bad, news Bad, bad, bad, bad news
4.	Lucid 03:51	lyrics	buy track
Would you rather live in the clouds, like a big star Or would you care to sail to the south, no matter how far Could you see yourself riding shotgun racing time (racing time) Could you see yourself driving me in and out my mind (out my mind) Sometimes talkin to you feels like thinkin out loud, it comes that easy At times nothing will do, no game of any size could redirect my eyes off you Our conversation lets me know it ain’t just me, and if things could be, they’d be No explanation, needed when we do it, our language is fluid, this is lucid (What we have is lucid) Would you like to take a seat here, right here on the floor Or would you enjoy eating breakfast, always with tea galore Could you see yourself smiling every time I called you fine (called you fine) Could you see yourself putting up with me down the line (down the line) Sometimes talkin to you feels like thinkin out loud, it comes that easy At times nothing will do, no game of any size could redirect my eyes off you Our conversation lets me know it ain’t just me, and if things could be, they’d be No explanation, needed when we do it, our language is fluid, this is lucid (What we have is lucid) This is lucid, This is lucid What we have is lucid What we have is lucid baby
5.	A New Feel 03:29	lyrics	buy track
Is it safe to tread this course alone? (2x) Life has got a new feel Something’s different than before Sometimes I question what’s real Is there a heart held at the core? Something’s different than before I can’t take no more It bothers me not having known That the world is in need, still we pretend That it’s safe to tread this course alone Cause at what costs will they secure a win All I ask is how much will it take? I can’t take no more Cause the right thing is up for debate Sometimes I question what’s real Whats real? All I ask is how much will it take? Life has got a new feel More thoughtful More sharing More gentle More caring More fearless More grateful More honest More stable More humble More pleasant More helpful More present More active More sparing More patient More daring Life has got a new feel A new feel
6.	Kiss Me 03:03	lyrics	buy track
I want somebody to walk up behind me and kiss me On my neck And breathe On my neck (2x) Been such a long time i forgot that i was fine Just kiss me and breathe I want somebody to walk up behind me and kiss me On my neck And breathe On my neck (2x) (Bada bun da) If you want to feel me, you better be divine Bring me water, water for my mind. Give me nothing, breathe love in my air Don’t abuse me cause these herbs are rare. Rare. Rare. Rare. Kiss me , Kiss me Kiss me, Kiss me On my neck I want, somebody to, to kiss me On my neck (2x)
7.	Everflowing 03:48	lyrics	buy track
I say I hate games but I keep playing them We say “we ain’t got a dime” and still we spend I say that I’ll make a change, But keep to my routine You said you ain’t have the time, But I saw you from across the street This is a constant (constant 2x), everflowing life (everflowing life) And whether you know it (know it 2x), Everything could turn out right I say that it never fails, But still I try We know when to let them go, and avoid goodbye I say there’s too much to do, But never slowing down You think that your time will come, But your time is now This is a constant (constant 2x), everflowing life (everflowing life) And whether you know it (know it 2x), Everything could turn out right I say I don’t care that much, But get myself upset We think that we’ve come so far, Yet here we are misled I say I’m up for the fight, As I tread cowardly You think you have open minds, But limit what you see Art is everflowing life. Music's everflowing life. They can't take that away from you, Just something that you need to do.
8.	Thank You <3 03:48	lyrics	buy track
Thanks for giving me tea, water and love Thanks for your consistency and unexpected hugs Thanks for every single time you stop me in my tracks And thank you baby for your loyalty You’ve always got my back Thank yoouououu, Thank you Thanks because I know I can be a rock sometimes Thanks because my attitude can be a lot sometimes Thank you for seeing me, even, when I hide my face Thank you for finding me when I’m lost in outer space Thank yoouououu, Thank you (in outer, in outer, in outer, in outer space) Thank you for always laughing and telling me I’m funny Thank you for trusting one of these days we’ll finally have some money Thank you for believing in my dreams, somehow as much as me Thank you again baby, for giving all your love, water, and tea. You know whats important to me.

about

Far more than a nod to my origin and love for all things music. Its more like, a conversation over a cup of tea.

It was only right to go back to the place where it all began. This being my first album, I teamed up with Luke O'Brien to capture an exclusive tour of my nana's house and her ever-playing radio. That day was magic, so make sure you check out the bonus pics from our shoot!

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released February 28, 2020

Produced by FortuneWest

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TAG Albuquerque, New Mexico

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